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Rangers wrap up spring football drills with annual Blue-Gray Spring Game |
The Kilgore College Rangers finalized spring drills April 25, wrapping up practice in preparation for the 2009 football season. "We're really excited about the upcoming season," said head coach J.J. Eckert. "We have some holes to fill, but this game gave us a great look at what talent we have returning."
Eckert and the Rangers finished last season at a mark of 6-4 (5-3), making the playoffs for the third straight year. MORE Photo by Lee Littlefield
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Two former Ranger coaching legends honored at spring game |
 Jim Miller, Charlie Simmons honorary coaches
KC recognized two former coaching legends at its spring game April 25. Former coaches Charles Simmons and Jim Miller were on hand, recognized as honorary coaches for the spring game. Simmons coached the Rangers from 1967-75, racking up a record of 55-34-3, while Miller coached at KC from 1976-91, compiling a record of 97-66-2, making him coach with most wins in school history.
(Left) Jim Miller and Charles Simmons are recognized at midfield prior to the start of the spring game. Photo by Lee Littlefield.
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| Ranger receiver signs with Purdue University |
 Cortez Smith moves on to play for Boilermakers
Kilgore College sophomore wide receiver Cortez Smith has signed a college letter of intent to play for the Purdue Boilermakers. Smith, from Hooks, led the Rangers last season in receiving yardage. Smith caught 32 passes last season for 536 yards and scored five touchdowns. He ranked 34th in the nation for receiving yardage in the NJCAA. Click photo at right to enlarge. Other players that signed with four-year universities include: Delvin Herndon, Northeastern State; La Ron Elmer-Northeastern State; T.J. Norris, New Mexico Highlands; L.T. Gaston, Northeastern State; Victor Carmichael, Sam Houston State; Woody McClendon, Texas State, Kendrick Johnson, Abilene Christian University; Jessie Smitherman, Walk-on at Texas Tech; John Woods, Lamar University, Rashad Williams, Lamar University; Edward Victorian, Northeastern State; Donquell Davenport, Arkansas Tech and Chase Ford-Lamar University. |
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Rangers open up spring drills with local media attention
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The Rangers began spring workouts last week, just in time for some spring-like weather. Fielding 60 or so sophomores, KC looks to improve on its 6-4 season last year. With 37 signees coming on board this summer, the Rangers plan to bring the Region XIV Championship back to Kilgore.
(Right) Coach J.J. Eckert is interviewed by CBS19 News. Photo by Rick Gray,
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(Above) Chris Tate darts for a 24-yard score after snatching an interception from Tyler Junior College with 30 seconds left in the first quarter. Photy by Becky Rodriguez (www.frozen-in-motion.com). 2008 PHOTOS HERE |
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